Ubtan is a luxurious traditional Indian pre-wedding spa treatment in which
both the bride and groom are pampered with a series of aromatic facial
and body masks coupled with massage for several days leading up to
their wedding. This exotic home spa treatment is made from powdered
herbs, flowers, and nuts combined with botanical oils and rosewater to
create a nourishing, moisturizing, and exfoliating treat for your skin. Use
this exotic aromatic beauty treatment from head to toe to gently slough
off dull skin for super-soft skin with a healthy glow.
YIELDS: 1–2 full body masks
⁄ cup honey
⁄ cup sweet almond oil or carrier oil of choice
⁄ – ⁄ cup rosewater
1 cup Ayurvedic Facial Cleansing Grains
What you will need: mixing bowl, fork, tight-sealing container
1. To Make: Place the honey, sweet almond oil, and ⁄ cup rosewater into the
mixing bowl and beat together with a fork. Add in roughly ⁄ cup of the
cleansing grains and mix them together. Alternate adding more cleansing
grains and rosewater a little at a time. Blend them in between additions until
you’ve added all of the grains. Add enough rosewater to achieve a
spreadable paste.
2. To Store: This is meant to be made just before use and applied fresh. Store
any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use up within a
day or two.
3. To Use: For best results, take a quick shower or use after a long soak in the
tub to soften your skin and remove surface dirt and toxins. The warmth of
the shower will open your pores and the moisture on your skin will provide
a conduit for the mask to start working faster and more effectively. Towel
dry and apply to clean damp skin. Start with your body, massaging the
scrub in small circular motions as you go. Start with the legs and arms,
making your way up to the torso, ending at your heart. Finish by applying a
thin layer to your face, avoiding the eye area. Massage your face with light
pressure, using circular motions. Once you are covered from head to toe,
wrap yourself in plastic wrap, a clean sheet, or a towel and allow this to set
for up to 30 minutes on your body and up to 15 minutes on your face. To
rinse, get into a warm shower and rinse well. You may want to use a
washcloth to help remove the mask from your face. Wet the cloth and apply
to your face, leaving it to soak the mask from your skin, and then gently
wipe off. Repeat a few times, rinsing in between. Use your fingertips and
gently massage the wetted mask from your body. For maximum benefit, do
not use soap to wash off the residual oils. Mist your face with Old-
Fashioned Rosewater to close the pores, and apply a facial
moisturizer if desired
SKINCARE SECRETS
Traditionally, Ubtan would be followed by a luxurious bath and
finished with a sensually scented moisturizer. Try the Coconut, Lime,
and Rose Petals Bath and the Whipped Shea Body
Butter . Finish this luxury spa treatment by scenting
your hair with the Jasmine Hair Finishing Oil from this chapter.
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